National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014)

  • 12A
  • 05/01/2014 (GB)
  • Drama
  • 3h 25m

Overview

An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Simon Russell Beale, whose recent appearances at the National include Timon of Athens and Collaborators, takes the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.

Robin Lough

Director

Cast

Simon Russell Beale's headshot

Simon Russell Beale

Lear, King of Britain
Kate Fleetwood's headshot

Kate Fleetwood

Goneril
Anna Maxwell Martin's headshot

Anna Maxwell Martin

Regan
Olivia Vinall's headshot

Olivia Vinall

Cordelia
Richard Clothier's headshot

Richard Clothier

The Duke of Albany
Michael Nardone's headshot

Michael Nardone

The Duke of Cornwall
Stephen Boxer's headshot

Stephen Boxer

The Earl of Gloucester
Stanley Townsend's headshot

Stanley Townsend

The Earl of Kent

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